I Guess There's No Such Thing as Bad Publicity

The New York Times tells me what to do when I'm visiting Baton Rouge...

Now, for those who really would like a good time, let me offer a few extras: SwampMama's, downtown on 3rd Street. Formerly M's Cafe, there's good atmosphere, decent food, and quality music. To be honest, Marian had a better list of bands in her Rolodex, but those days came with a price--the wrath of M for whoever spoke above a whisper--in a BAR, for chrissakes.

Chelseas Cafe is my other haunt when I go looking for music, and has the added benefit of being walking distance from where I live.

If you're into football, so be it, but I tend to avoid the crowds on game-night Saturdays to the extent that I can.

And I'm glad The Times made no mention of the casinos. (Correction: the last paragraph made brief mention of Argosy, but only in context of its attachment to the Sheraton Hotel).

All in all, it wasn't a bad piece. They were a little charitable in describing the chemical city monstrosity on the north side of town, but otherwise they delivered a more or less fair assessment.

Now, if I was actually TRAVELING to The Gret Stet, BR would take third place to of course NOLA--and Lafayette. Timshel might know of several points of interest in Vermillionville, but I can say you'll definitely pass a good time there.

Have a good weekend. Back on Monday.